Sara Canney
Digestive health, mood, stress and immunity
Acne · Anxiety and low mood · Beating a cold
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
ATMS member 089322CL
Naturopathy in Melbourne's inner north
Naturopath Melbourne
Looking for help with gut health, hormones, fertility, skin, fatigue or stress? Four qualified naturopaths in Brunswick West take the time to understand your health, symptoms and individual needs. Your first appointment is a full 60 minutes, so there's time for a proper conversation rather than a rushed consultation.
- Four qualified naturopaths
- 60-minute first appointment
- Open six days
- No referral required
- Book online
Est. 1990
5/68 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055 · Tram route 58 (West Coburg line), stop 35, is at the door. · Free two-hour parking on Melville Road outside the clinic, and unrestricted parking in the surrounding streets. · Monday – Friday 8:45am – 7:00pm · Saturday 8:45am – 4:00pm
What we help with
Naturopathic support for the concerns that bring people to us
Naturopathy Melbourne is a naturopathic clinic at 5/68 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055, in Melbourne's inner north, established in 1990. Four qualified naturopaths practise here — Sara Canney (digestive health, mood, stress and immunity), Carmen Farrugia (fertility, pregnancy, postnatal and hormonal health), Jessica Pensa (thyroid, autoimmune, hormonal and skin health) and Allie Sanderson (gut health, skin, hormones, energy and stress) — in person and by telehealth.
The naturopaths here work with a range of health concerns, taking the time to understand your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and individual circumstances.
Digestive and gut health
Digestive health is one of the main areas the naturopaths here work with, including persistent bloating, altered bowel habits and food-related digestive concerns.
Hormonal, fertility and reproductive health
Support across menstrual health, fertility, preconception, pregnancy and menopause, including care from a naturopath who is also a registered midwife and nurse.
Skin, immune and autoimmune health
Skin concerns can have multiple contributing factors. Where relevant, your naturopath considers the broader picture, including diet, lifestyle, digestive health and hormonal factors.
Energy, stress and metabolic health
Support when ongoing fatigue, prolonged stress, changes in weight or other concerns are affecting your everyday life.
Your first appointment
What happens at your first appointment
Your first naturopathy appointment is 60 minutes. There is time to talk through your concerns properly, understand your health history and work out what the next step should be.
1
Complete your health history
You'll receive a health history form before your appointment. Completing it beforehand means your first appointment can start with the conversation rather than the paperwork.
2
Review your health history
Your naturopath will go through your health history in detail — what you've been treated for, what you're taking, what's changed and when. This helps put your current concerns into context.
3
Discuss your symptoms and lifestyle
You'll discuss the areas that may be relevant to your concerns, such as diet, sleep, stress, digestion, energy and menstrual or reproductive health. Looking at the pattern across these areas can provide a more useful picture than focusing on a single symptom.
4
Physical assessment where relevant
Some concerns may call for a physical assessment. If one is appropriate, your naturopath will explain what they're assessing and why before proceeding.
5
Testing where appropriate
Testing isn't automatic. Where a test may help answer a specific clinical question, your naturopath will explain why it may be useful, what it involves and what it costs before you decide whether to proceed.
6
Your individual plan
You'll leave with a clear plan based on your consultation. This may include nutritional or herbal recommendations, dietary and lifestyle changes, and a clear idea of what happens next and whether a follow-up appointment may be appropriate.
Your first appointment — $160
Your initial naturopathy consultation is 60 minutes and costs $160. See our fees page for all current fees.
Questions before booking? Call reception on (03) 9089 7568.
Our naturopaths
Who you'd be seeing
Carmen Farrugia
Fertility, pregnancy, postnatal and hormonal health
Anxiety and low mood · Endometriosis · Fertility
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
ANTA member 8255
AHPRA registered midwife and registered nurse
Jessica Pensa
Thyroid, autoimmune, hormonal and skin health
Acne · Anxiety and low mood · Autoimmune conditions
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
ANTA member
Allie Sanderson
Gut health, skin, hormones, energy and stress
Acne · Bloating · Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and brain fog
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), Endeavour College of Natural Health
NHAA member
Herbal dispensary
Prescribed for you, not picked off a shelf
When herbal medicine is recommended, your naturopath selects and combines herbs based on your individual presentation, health history and treatment goals. Formulas can be adjusted over time as your needs change.
Rather than recommending the same product for everyone with the same symptom, your naturopath considers what is appropriate for you and explains how to use it.
Testing isn't automatic. Where a test may help answer a specific clinical question, your naturopath will explain why it may be useful and what it will cost before you decide whether to proceed.
“Great holistic healer, really takes the time to understand the ailment and the suffering it causes, then recommends a good solution. Holistic healers are many, thosw who care and really know their stuff are few.”
“Always looking for new businesses in this area and was very happy with outcome”
Before you book
Questions people ask first
What does an appointment cost?
An initial naturopathy consultation is $160 for 60 minutes and a standard consultation is $110 for 40 minutes. A couples fertility initial consultation is $250 for 90 minutes. Every fee is published here.
Is naturopathy covered by Medicare?
No. Naturopathy is not covered by Medicare in Australia.
Does private health insurance cover naturopathy?
Natural therapy rebates were reinstated from 1 July 2025, so naturopathy may be claimable on some extras policies. What you can claim depends on your fund, your level of cover, your remaining limit and any waiting periods. Check with your fund before your appointment — the clinic cannot confirm your individual rebate.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online or by phone at any time. Naturopathy is not a referred service.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Every naturopathic consultation here is available by telehealth, over phone or video. It is the same appointment and the same fee.
Where we are
5/68 Melville Road
Brunswick West VIC 3055
Route 58 tram, stop 35
Directions and parking →
Fees
- Every consultation fee published
- No referral required to book
- Testing costs quoted before you commit
See consultation fees →
Also seeing people from Brunswick, Brunswick East, Coburg, Parkville, Carlton, Fitzroy, Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Pascoe Vale, Northcote, Preston.
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